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How VCs size their bets + Ben Birnbaum of TeraWatt and Keyframe | E1620


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On VC Sunday School, Jason and Molly discuss how VCs size their investments (1:40). Then, Molly is joined by Ben Birnbaum of Keyframe and TeraWatt! (13:17)

(0:00) Molly tees up today's topics!

(1:40) Jason breaks down how VCs think about bet sizing!

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(13:17) Molly welcomes Ben Birnbaum of TeraWatt and Keyframe to discuss his background and why he started TeraWatt!

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(28:15) Ben explains the current state of commercial EVs and TeraWatt's progress

(34:05) How TeraWatt spawned Keyframe, where Ben is an investment partner

(38:20) House of Macadamias - Get 20% off at https://houseofmacadamias.com/twist by using code TWIST20

(39:47) Ben explains how and why he started an investment firm to fund his own startup (and startups like it!)

Check out TeraWatt: https://terawattinfrastructure.com

Check out Keyframe: https://www.keyframecapital.com

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